Tips About Learning and Memory
Have you ever thought how learning happens? This page provide informational video's and resources about learning and memory formation. A list of free courses on learning and improving memory is also provided for those who are intrested to explore the field on their own leisure.
Learning how to learn
Barbara Oakley, is a Professor of Engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan; the Ramón y Cajal Distinguished Scholar of Global Digital Learning at McMaster University; and Coursera’s inaugural “Innovation Instructor.” Her work focuses on the complex relationship between neuroscience and social behavior. In this video Dr. Oakley talks about her journey of learning Math and her research in neuroscience. She explain the keys of learning effectively.
Learning styles & the importance of critical self-reflection
Tesia Marshik, is a associate professor at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. Her work focus on developmental and educational psychology including student motivation, self-regulation, and teacher-student relationship. In this video, Dr. Marshik talks about the belief in learning style and how research suggest that learning styles don't actually exist.
What if Schools Taught Us How to Learn
Jonathan Levi is an experienced entrepreneur and angel investor from the Silicon Valley. After successfully selling his Inc 5,000 rated startup in April of 2011, Levi packed up for Israel to gain experience in the Venture Capital industry. While in Israel, Levi enlisted the help of speed-reading and machine learning experts who tutored him in speed-reading, advanced memorization, and more. Levi has become a proficient life-hacker, optimizing and "hacking" such processes as travel, sleep, language learning, and fitness.
How to learn better
Ulrich Boser is an expert in the science of learning the founder of The Learning Agency He has also been an Arthur F. Burns fellow, winner of an Education Writers Award, and been featured on CNN, NPR, and NBC’s “Nightly News.” In this video Ulrich unpacks the science of learning. He discusses the "New Smart"--and details how everyone can get better at learning just about anything.
How to become a memory master
Idriz Zogaj is captain and coach of the Swedish national memory team that won the gold medal in 2014. Idriz has coached many of the worlds best memory athletes. He is founder and chairman of the Swedish Memory Sports Council and has been recognized as the Swedens best memory for five consecutive year (2004-2008). Idriz vision is to make memory training available to all and as something that should be taught in schools.